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1. Fwd: looking for ZS carb for Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Your Name <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 17:33:02 -0700; The following is forwarded from the VTR site. Can any of you help these folks out? Please reply to: juinte@netcom.ca NOT to me. Thanks, Bob mailto: juinte@netcom.ca; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00147.html (6,693 bytes)
2. Re: Brake Light Timing Circuitry (score: 1): Author: Bob <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 19:03:12 -0700; The seatbelt warning light is controlled by the time/buzzer module on the interior bulkhead. The light & buzzer will operate (momentarily) only if the seatbelt is not fastened when you first crank th; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00785.html (7,783 bytes)
3. Re: Brake Light Timing Circuitry (score: 1): Author: Bob <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:56:01 -0700; Peter S. seconds: Bob thirds: I agree. I would also disconnect the buzzer/timer module (for troubleshooting purposes only <G>). It will either have a black "edge" connector, or a round one similar to; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00846.html (7,566 bytes)
4. Re: Got It!! (the books too) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 17:32:57 -0700; Hello Mark, I like the Bentley best. It's basically a re-print of the factory service manual (with the owners handbook added). The Bentley has much larger print, making it easier for old folks like m; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01113.html (7,323 bytes)
5. Re: side marker lamp rubber update (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 05 Jan 1999 18:59:50 -0800; Although pairs of these rubber bits are *similar*, there are four distinct parts. TRF catalog shows four different part numbers. If you check the inside face (towards car) of the part, you'll see th; /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00089.html (7,089 bytes)
6. Re: Hardtop mounting for a 1500 (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 22:28:57 -0800; Fellow (factory) Hardtoppers, Check the underside of your hardtop where it rests on the rear edge. There used to be a rubber pad (about 1" by 1-1/2") surrounding each bolt hole. The purpose of these; /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00682.html (9,202 bytes)
7. Re: Hardtop mounting for a 1500 (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 08:26:27 -0800; Wrt the hardtop "rubber pads" I mentioned in previous post: They are pictured in the TRF and VB catalogs, and ostensibly available for purchase. They are (strangely) labeled as a "seal". They don't.; /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00684.html (7,664 bytes)
8. Engine restraining cable (was Re: Unknown cable identification please ) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 21:14:01 -0800; The engine restraining cable was fitted only to later US model Spitfires. -- Bob Sykes .sig on holiday; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00051.html (7,205 bytes)
9. Re: Front Gearbox Seal on '77 Spit 1500 (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 12:20:23 -0800; It sounds like you have the "earlier" gearbox with the scroll type seal. Gearboxes after FT42238 were fitted with the rubber type oil seal. -- Bob Sykes .sig on holiday; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00259.html (6,608 bytes)
10. Re: rubber side marker lamp gaskets thingys (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 21:18:09 -0800; This subject has come up a couple of times over the years that I've been on this list (& it's parents). FWIW each lamp housing (rubber) is different, although only slightly. The potential producer w; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00367.html (8,335 bytes)
11. Re: Leather and Radio mystery (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 12:31:51 -0800; Agreed. I would just add that AM radio is most vulnerable to this type interference. FM is reasonably immune to electrostaic discharge events. Hence the warning in conjunction with Brad's "old" truck; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00375.html (7,082 bytes)
12. Re: '74 1500 parts on a '79 1500 (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 21:20:01 -0800; Hi Shane, The heads are interchangeable but not the same. The main difference in Spit 1500 heads through the years has to do with the air injection system(s) fitted. '74 had no air injection. '75-'76; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00399.html (8,467 bytes)
13. Re: More Rimmer Parts (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 20:53:07 -0800; The trim pieces changed to black somtime during 1975. Prior to that they were all stainless. I suppose that some early '75 cars got the remaining stock before they were all black. They weren't "keyed; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00500.html (7,375 bytes)
14. Re: headlight toggle - more questions (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 20:15:59 -0800; As it happens, last night I was re-reading John Thomason's book discussing changes to the MkIV - 1500 dash. There's some statements about the headlamp switch that I find perplexing. According to Joh; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00708.html (7,754 bytes)
15. Re: Misc. questions - answered (Longish) - stubborn knobs (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 04 Nov 1998 22:06:39 -0800; [lots of good tips and other info snipped] {Q} {A} A trick I use on electric guitars, but might work other times you want to remove a stubborn knob above wood you don't want to mar: Take a length of; /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00099.html (7,363 bytes)
16. FS PaceSetter 4-into-1 exhaust header (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 10:01:56 -0800; For Sale PaceSetter 4-into-1 exhaust header. Used less than 50 miles. $50 plus shipping. Less than half of what a new one costs. This is the ill-fitting header that I had asked this list about recen; /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00214.html (6,752 bytes)
17. Re: Bonnet prop length? (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:47:30 -0800; The rod is curved, but using a straight line measurement, I'd put it at 29.5" (13.25 + 16.25)". wrt "Gas Shocks" for Spitfire bonnets. This was covered in detail in the TSSC Courier magazine some mon; /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00259.html (7,834 bytes)
18. Re: Spitfires and non-verbal communications (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 16:28:56 -0800; Hi Laura, I think all of us on this list are proud of our cars, modified or not. Statements like; "twice the horsepower of a stock 1500" and "My 1500 has been clocked at over 100mph and the red line; /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00603.html (8,352 bytes)
19. Re: spit brake master cylinder (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 17:26:59 -0700; I've gone the opposite way and fitted an early (tandem) brake m/c to a '78 Spit. It can be done if you swap m/c, pdwa, and all the intermediate lines together down to the first junction(s) below the; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00039.html (7,017 bytes)
20. Re: Cranky nuts (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 19:27:21 -0700; Triumphal Ones, No need to remove the oil pan & chock the crank. All you need is the "special" tool. A Vise-Grip(tm) Chain tool around the front pulley and up against the frame will stop it from turn; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00098.html (8,003 bytes)

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